Description
Healthy Raspberry Chia Jam is a quick and healthy way to enjoy the vibrant flavor of fresh raspberries. Packed with omega-3s and fiber, it’s the perfect spread for your morning toast or a delightful topping for yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh raspberries (or frozen raspberries)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey, agave nectar, stevia, or erythritol)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Raspberries: If you’re using fresh raspberries, gently rinse them under cool water and pat them dry. If you’re using frozen raspberries, you can use them directly from the freezer, though letting them thaw for about 15-20 minutes can make mashing a bit easier. Transfer your chosen raspberries to a medium-sized bowl.
- Mash the Raspberries: Using a fork, a potato masher, or the back of a spoon, begin to mash the raspberries to your desired consistency.
- Combine with Chia Seeds and Lemon Juice: Add the chia seeds and fresh lemon juice to the bowl with the mashed raspberries. Stir everything together well.
- Add Sweetener to Taste: Start by adding a conservative amount of your chosen sweetener. Stir it in thoroughly and then taste. Adjust the sweetness as needed.
- Let it Rest and Thicken: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator. Let it chill for at least 2-4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Stir and Serve: Once the jam has thickened to your desired consistency, give it a final stir before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg